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One long, dirty, noisy, and inconvenient process later….
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Pardon the little puddle. It’s been raining every day for a freakin’ month.
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It’s an amazing difference and I can’t wait to drive on it.
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Since we had the crew replace the culvert as well, sod or grass seed will be in our future.
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But the husband is currently battling with the state DOT to fill in the entire 300 feet of ditch which has been a nightmare since we moved in 20 years ago and doesn’t want to start fixing the lawn until he has a definitive answer.
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The old driveway was a straight shot to the road but now we have a nice open curved entry and no immediate ditch to worry about driving into on dark nights.
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We are pleased.
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River's world..... 
That’s amazing.
Perfect for little kids to learn to rollerblade or bike on. Or for kids to play ball hockey on. 😄
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Yeah.
That’s not happening.
🤣
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Oh la la! C’est chic👌
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Merci!
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And well you should be. Hope it lasts.
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That’s the question…
Time will tell.
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Looks great. Happy driving!
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Thanks!
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Looks good
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I think so.
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Looking good!
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Yup!
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That’s a great driveway, I must say the $20K was well spent.
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As long as it holds up, yes.
My fingers are crossed.
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Looks very grand indeed!
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Looks great, but hot enough to sizzle steaks on the blacktop in the summer sun. On the other hand, if you lived in Texas or Florida, you could cook a whole (herd of) cow(s) on that driveway, so you’ve got it made in the shade! 😀
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You’d think so, but we’ve been near 90 all week and I tiptoed across it barefoot with nary a tingle.
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It looks very nice. They did a good job.
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Thanks. I think so…
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Looks great. For the culverts it might be worth getting some reed type plants to filter the water and maybe act as foraging / habitat for small birds – and low shrubs flanking the driveway? Climate is different there, though. I wonder why they didn’t put in timber or other edging for the bitumen? Seems like it would hold it together and give longevity. Regardless of my unsolicited suggestions, it really does make a difference.
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They don’t recommend edging the driveway due to drainage issues though my husband has been mumbling about it…
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Very nice!
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What a difference. $20K well spent.
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It is, though if it’s worth the cost remains to be seen….
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HAs the tar odor cleared out yet?
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It’s funny but the odor wasn’t that strong. Sure you could smell it when they were laying it but it wasn’t overwhelming…
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Very Nice!
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I would say the new asphalt paving was sorely needed, and also, it looks great! Oddly enough, I’ve been writing a lot of content for a sealcoating company, so I’ve learned a lot about the process. You should be good for at least another 12 years now!
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Only 12….?
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It depends on a lot of factors, climate being a big one. Up north there, you have to deal with the freeze/thaw cycle every winter. But properly maintained, you can probably get more life out of it than that!
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Frost heaves will crack it long before 12 I’m sure.
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It is a lovely driveway and only adds to the beauty of your sweet home!
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If only it could stay this way. I think I’ll weep at the first crack…
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